Latest news and stories about sanctions in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil for one month, a move analyzed by experts regarding its limited impact on global market shortages and the potential European reaction.
Twentieth round of sanctions finally enters force after Hungary and Slovakia drop their veto.
European Union ambassadors approved the 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine this Wednesday, as well as the twentieth package of sanctions against Russia. The approval of the loan comes after Hungary ceased its resistance to the decision, three EU diplomats told Reuters. (News in update)
The €90 billion loan to Ukraine can finally proceed. Hungary dropped its veto after resuming imports of Russian oil. The 20th package of sanctions against Russia has also been approved.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy highlighted that the ministers also argued that it is necessary to “move quickly on the approval of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.”
The United Kingdom chaired an international meeting with Portugal among those present. Traffic in the strait has fallen by 93% since March, affecting one-fifth of the world's oil.
The party wants the Portuguese Government to intervene with European institutions so that the removal of certain Russians from the European Union's list of sanctioned individuals is reviewed.
The European Union will transfer 1.4 billion euros in revenue generated by frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. This is the fourth tranche of exceptional profits produced by interest from the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), one of the sanctions imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. These 1.4 billion...
Paulo Rangel also took the opportunity to criticise Hungary, which in his opinion has adopted a “very regrettable position... in this conflict” by blocking support for Kyiv and sanctions against Russia.
The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed regret this Monday over the temporary lifting of US sanctions on Russian oil already in transit, stating that it is “not positive” and harms Ukraine.
The United States announced that it has temporarily authorised the sale of Russian oil stored on ships.
José Azeredo Lopes, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the impact of Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil, specifically the European reaction.
The President of the European Council described the temporary lifting of US sanctions on Russian oil already in transit as 'very worrying' today, stressing that it is a decision that affects European security.
The President of the European Council argued that 'increasing economic pressure on Russia is decisive'.
The presidents of the European Council and the European Commission warned this Wednesday that this is not the time to ease sanctions on Russia and welcomed the IEA's decision to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves. In a message posted on social media following a G7 meeting, António Costa and Ursula...
The Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission welcomed the IEA's decision to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced today the imposition of new sanctions on 19 individuals and companies from the Iranian regime responsible for “serious human rights violations.”
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced today the imposition of new sanctions on 19 individuals and companies from the Iranian regime responsible for “serious human rights violations.”
The Portuguese tax and customs authority is investigating a significant rise in exports to countries that maintain trade relations with Russia, amid concerns over potential sanctions evasion.
The article discusses concerns over Portugal potentially bypassing sanctions through its cork exports. Despite a decline in exports to Russia, shipments to nearby countries have increased, raising suspicions that sanctioned goods, including cork, may be rerouted through these nations to avoid restrictions. The investigation highlights the broader issue of sanctions evasion and emphasizes the need for stricter monitoring of trade flows to prevent circumvention.
The EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said today she expects member states to reach agreement to designate the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation and announced that new sanctions will be imposed on the country.
The European Union is demonstrating its unity and strength, likely through coordinated political, economic or military measures intended as a signal to other actors.
The Guinean movement “Firkidja di Pubis” has urged Portugal to impose sanctions on the perpetrators of the November coup d'état in Guinea-Bissau and is demanding clarification over the flight on which five million euros were seized.
Estonian President Alar Karis said in Lisbon today that sanctions on Russia should be increased and support for Ukraine strengthened, emphasising that his country is “fully committed” to Europe's security.
Alar Karis met with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa this Thursday.
The government is prepared to strengthen sanctions
